Comparative Evaluation of the Cyanide and Heavy Metal Levels in Traditionally Processed Cassava Meal Products Sold Within Enugu Metropolis

Ezeh E, Okeke O, Aburu Cm and Anya Ou
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Ezeh E: Chemical Engineering Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
Okeke O: Plastic Production Unit, Scientific Equipment Development Institute, Enugu
Aburu Cm: Machine Shop Unit, Scientific Equipment Development Institute, Enugu
Anya Ou: Plastic Recycling Unit, Scientific Equipment Development Institute, Enugu

International Journal of Environmental Sciences & Natural Resources, 2018, vol. 12, issue 2, 47-52

Abstract: Studies were carried out to comparatively evaluate the cyanide and heavy metal levels in traditionally processed cassava meal products (abacha, akpu and garri) sold within Enugu Metropolis using relevant analytical procedures and instrumentation. The mean levels of cyanide in the abacha, akpu and garri samples sold within Enugu metropolis were, 11.07, 6.84 and 9.22ppm respectively. Only the mean cyanide levels in abacha samples sold within the metropolis was above the maximum safe intake limits of 10ppm in cyanide containing food/feed for human and animals. The levels of cyanide in the samples were statistically significant (p

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Date: 2018
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DOI: 10.19080/IJESNR.2018.12.555834

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